Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. I wanted to go; however, it was raining.
- Step 1: A semicolon joins two independent clauses, here with 'however' after it. Answer: I wanted to go; however, it was raining. Why not the others: I wanted to go; but it was raining., I wanted; to go however it was raining. and I wanted to go however; it was raining. don't fit.
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